Elizabeth Scheidler
Princeton
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience in primary care, as well as over 8 years of teaching experience. Passionate educator who loves to share knowledge and mold the next generation of providers. Dedicated to building strong patient relationships and advocating for optimal outcomes. Skilled problem-solver with a proactive approach to new challenges. Adaptable, creative, and results-driven professional committed to making impactful contributions and advancing organizational objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Murray State University
07.2025 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Adjoint Faculty
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
07.2025 - Current
- Mentored students and new APRNs, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing
- Facilitated training on best practices, enhancing skills, and promoting role development in APRN students
Family Nurse Practitioner
Caldwell Medical Associates
01.2021 - Current
- Providing primary care services to patients across the lifespan.
- Provide care for acute illness as well as management of chronic illness and well patient visits for preventative care and screening.
- Performing minor procedures such as toenail removals, lesion removals, punch biopsies, suturing.
- Management of women's health issues including PCOS, pap testing, STD management, and postmenopausal care.
- Provide care in the outpatient wound care clinic to a variety of acute and chronic wounds.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Actively mentor and precept APRN students and new graduates
Adjunct Faculty
Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Facilitate online learning for graduate, advanced practice students.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Medical Clinic
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Providing primary care services to patients across the lifespan.
- Provide care for acute illness as well as management of chronic illness and well patient visits for preventative care and screening.
- Performing minor procedures such as toenail removals, lesion removals, punch biopsies, suturing.
- Management of women's health issues including PCOS, pap testing, STD management, and postmenopausal care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lyon County Family Care
03.2010 - 10.2017
- Providing primary care services to patients across the lifespan.
- Provide care for acute illness as well as management of chronic illness and well patient visits for preventative care and screening.
- Performing minor procedures such as toenail removals, lesion removals, punch biopsies, suturing.
- Management of women's health issues including PCOS, pap testing, STD management, and postmenopausal care.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
PRN Family Nurse Practitioner
Lourdes ER
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Providing urgent and emergent care services to patients in the emergency room.
- Provide care for acute illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages.
- Including procedures such as suturing and splinting.
Infection Control Practitioner
Caldwell County Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2009
- I was responsible for coordinating the infection control program for the facility and the clinics associated with it.
- Also in this role I was responsible for the employee health program.
- I performed infection control QI activities and monitored for Hospital Acquired infections.
- I was responsible for maintaining the facility's adherence to the IC standards for JCAHO.
- I regularly performed revision and creation of policies and procedures.
Education Coordinator
Caldwell County Hospital
06.2000 - 08.2009
- I was responsible for inservice education for the facility, employee orientation and patient education.
- I coordinated all the professional development needs for the facility as well as supervised and maintained a KBN approved CE Providership.
- I was actively involved with several of the hospital's community partners in teaching programs within Caldwell County and surrounding areas.
- Specifically, I taught diabetes self-management courses several times a year in cooperation with the local Health Department and UK Extension Office.
- I coordinated Caldwell County Hospital's BLS, ACLS, and PALS programs, serving as both course director for these classes locally and also as training center faculty for the area through Western Baptist Hospital CPR Training Center.
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Hopkinsville Community College
09.2007 - 05.2008
- I taught in both the first and second year nursing classes on a variety of topics.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Staff RN
Caldwell County Hospital
07.1999 - 06.2000
- I was responsible for total patient care.
- I also acted as charge nurse, relief house supervisor and would float to the special care area as needed.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff RN
Lourdes Hospital
11.1998 - 07.1999
- I worked as a staff RN in the maternal/child unit.
- I was responsible for working postpartum and the labor/delivery areas.
- I was also cross-trained to pediatrics.
- I left this position to return to Caldwell County Hospital.
Charge Nurse
Caldwell County Hospital
06.1998 - 11.1998
- Responsible for patient care and the direction of staff on the medical-surgical unit.
- I resigned my fulltime status and became PRN in order to fulfill my goal of working in a Maternal/child unit, which Caldwell does not offer.
Education
DNP -
Frontier Nursing University
03.2025
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Murray State University
12.2009
BSN - undefined
Murray State University
05.1998
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Electronic health records systems
- Physical assessments
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Wound Care Certified, 2021
- Diabetic Wound Care Certified, 2021
- ACLS Instructor, 2003-2011
- PALS Instructor, 2001-2011
- AHA Training Center Faculty, 2005-2010
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor, 2003-2011
- Red Cross BLS Instructor, 2000-2004
- ACLS Provider, 2000-present
- PALS Provider, 1999-present
- NRP Provider, 1999-2001
- TNCC Provider, 2003-2007
- Certification in Infection Control, 2007-2012
References
- Sharanna Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, Frontier Nursing University, Orlando, FL, 918-752-5472, Sharanna.johnson01@frontier.edu
- Tonya McGowan, APRN, 100 Medical Center Drive, Princeton, KY, 270-625-1675, Tmcgowan@caldwellmedical.com
- Rhonda Oldham, PMHNP, 12410 S Jefferson St, Princeton, KY, 270-625-2223, Uk2010@att.net
Leadership Experience
- Dean's List, Murray State University, 2008-2009
- Dean's List, Murray State University, 1994-1998
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Murray State University, 1998
- Founding Member, Caldwell County Diabetes Coalition
- Founding Member, Caldwell County Women's Cancer Outreach Council
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Murray State University
07.2025 - Current
Adjoint Faculty
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
07.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Caldwell Medical Associates
01.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Medical Clinic
10.2017 - 12.2020
Adjunct Faculty
Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2014 - 12.2022
PRN Family Nurse Practitioner
Lourdes ER
12.2012 - 12.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lyon County Family Care
03.2010 - 10.2017
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Hopkinsville Community College
09.2007 - 05.2008
Infection Control Practitioner
Caldwell County Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2009
Education Coordinator
Caldwell County Hospital
06.2000 - 08.2009
Staff RN
Caldwell County Hospital
07.1999 - 06.2000
Staff RN
Lourdes Hospital
11.1998 - 07.1999
Charge Nurse
Caldwell County Hospital
06.1998 - 11.1998
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Murray State University
BSN - undefined
Murray State University
DNP -
Frontier Nursing University
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